Using Our Senses to Explore the Beach! | Science at the Beach! | SciShow Kids

The video explores a vacation to California, focusing on beach experiences. It discusses using senses to explore the beach, understanding sand composition, building sandcastles, and the nature of ocean water. The video also covers marine life, including plankton, and encourages using senses to explore new places.

What sensory experiences did Squeaks have at the beach?

• He tasted the salty water.

• He heard the ocean waves and smelled the sea air.

• He saw dolphins jumping.

• He felt the cold water.

What is sand primarily made of?

• Rocks and shells

• Plastic and glass

• Wood and leaves

• Metal and rubber

Why do some beaches have soft sand?

• Due to the smoothness of rock particles

• Because of the presence of seaweed

• Because of the presence of clay

• Due to the presence of coral

What causes ocean water to be salty?

• Salt from rocks and minerals

• Mixing with freshwater

• Evaporation of water

• Presence of fish

Why doesn't river water taste salty?

• Salt evaporates in rivers

• Rivers are constantly moving and refreshed

• Rivers have a natural filter

• Rivers are too small to carry salt

What are plankton?

• Types of seaweed

• Large sea mammals

• Tiny plants and animals in the ocean

• Ocean rocks

What do blue whales primarily eat?

• Coral

• Krill, a type of plankton

• Seaweed

• Small fish